This is the 3274th most frequent Spanish word.
cantidades
"Quantities"
The word 'cantidades' is used here to refer to the amount or volume of items (fruits) purchased.
Compramos grandes cantidades de frutas en el mercado.
We bought large quantities of fruits at the market.
The word 'cantidades' signifies the varying amounts of an ingredient required by different recipes.
Hay diferentes cantidades de azúcar según la receta.
There are different quantities of sugar depending on the recipe.
Here, 'cantidades' describes the amount of resources present, highlighting their insufficiency.